Our Events
TLC strives to provide a variety of free events that provide everyone with the opportunity to explore the outdoors. Sign up for our newsletter to hear about upcoming events, or browse below.
Events
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Come join us for our Saturday birding hike at our Brumley North Nature Preserve! Did you know that Brumley North is the #2 Hotspot for birding in the state? Our […]
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Join TLC and Wake Audubon for this wonderful birding walk! Our wonderful partners at Wake Audubon have joined TLC to lead a hike on the second Friday of each month […]
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Friday Under the Stars
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Friday Under the Stars
Come join us for our astronomical series: Friday Under the Stars! Raleigh Astronomy Club will be hosting a monthly night sky viewing session at one of our private sites that […]
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Moth Night
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Moth Night
Join TLC, in partnership with Backyard Butterflies, for a night of mothing! We'll gather around glowing sheets and UV lights to see what nighttime wonders flutter by. This event is […]
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Join TLC for a beautiful morning at White Pines! TLC Trail Guide Cara C. will guide you along the River, White Pines, and Deep Bluffs trails for a 3-mile hike […]
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Autumn Equinox Hike
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Autumn Equinox Hike
Welcome Autumn with TLC! Join naturalist Julie Hall on a 2.5-mile nature investigation around Williamson Nature Preserve. Julie will lead the group along Two Ponds Loop and Pine Warbler Trail […]
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Join TLC for a dragonfly journey at Nature Storytime! Learn about our flying, sparkling, ferocious friend, the dragonfly! This month’s story time will invite everyone to learn about the lifecycle and habitat of dragonflies with nature stories, nature games, and a short ramble down to the pond. Join us at Williamson Nature Preserve for this monthly story series […] |
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Join us for an educational hike about plants and hiking poles! During this hike you’ll join TLC Trail Guide, Nancy, to learn how and when to set the length of […]
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Join TLC for an exploration of plants at Old Creedmoor Nature Preserve! Which plants do we live amongst? What are their names? What are their stories? On this 1.4-mile hike, we will celebrate Public Lands Day by meeting our plant neighbors at TLC's newest preserve, Old Creedmoor. We'll amble along Lizard's Tail Loop identifying trees, […]
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Pond at Williamson. Photo by Martha Elliot. Join TLC to explore the Doorstep of the Piedmont! TLC Trail Guide Patrick D. will guide you through Williamson Nature Preserve to talk about its location along the North Carolina Fall Line - the geological zone separating the Piedmont and Coastal Plain! Discover the preserve's history and common […]
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Join TLC and Trail Mommas for a Pollinator Adventure! Join us for a Take A Child Outside adventure along a portion of the Walnut Way Trail at Williamson Preserve as we discover the fascinating world of pollinators! Kids will explore the trail, search for pollinators in action, and learn about the important role these tiny […]
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Come join us for our astronomical series: Friday Under the Stars! Raleigh Astronomy Club will be hosting a monthly night sky viewing session at one of our private sites that will only be open for this event. The old site for Three Bears Acres will be the perfect location for star viewing fun so bring […]
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Come join us for our Saturday birding hike at our Brumley North Nature Preserve! Did you know that Brumley North is the #2 Hotspot for birding in the state? Our Brumley Birding hike will be led by co-members of both TLC and the New Hope Bird Alliance. We will meander on an easy 1.5 mile […]
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Join us for a mindful walk at beautiful Johnston Mill Preserve! This forest bathing style meditation does not require clearing your mind of thoughts, sitting motionless, or focusing on your breath. Certified mindfulness meditation teacher Barbara Shumannfang will guide a variety of meditations for you to try, ending with tips on how to apply […]
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Postponed Moth Night
Postponed Autumn Equinox Hike
Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, you will be contacted by email for a call on cancellation or postponement. At our Williamson and Brumley South Nature Preserves, due to the multi-use trail systems, we close the trails to the public if there has been rain to try and prevent erosion and detrimental impact. Please note that this event falls under this category and will be cancelled if the trails are closed.